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Dover and Above π₯, Repeat
From the archive, an impressive (and unexpectedly international) tale of maritime rescue.Read more about the rescue here
Non-book Libraries
Libraries, both public and little free, are growing and changing with their communities! Read more here and here
Seaweed Plastic πΏ
Seaweed is reaching its premium plastic potential!Read more about the algal innovation here
Update: Moose TV
From the archive, Swedish slow TV is back at it again!Β Read more about slow TV and the moose migration here
Conch Shell to Conk Well ππ€
Research shows that working out your mouth and throat muscles with conch shell can help your sleep better- that's great news!Read more about the research hereΒ
Pups for Plants ππΌπ», Repeat
From the archive, dogs are getting to work reintroducing native plants to an urban nature reserve.Read more about the project (and see some pup pics) here
T1D Barbie
A new Barbie is good news for representation and make believe play time!Read more about this newest doll here
3D Printed Dirt House
New technology using old techniques might yield quick, low-carbon housing! Very cool!Read more about the 3D houses here
#popscope ππ ββ
Good news from sidewalks near you- you can see space stuff! Read more about #popscope here
Wolves Help Trees πΊπ²
Reintroduced wolves are having impacts throughout entire ecosystems! Read more about the wolf + tree research here
Beach Vacuum Robodog ππ§Ήπ€πΆ, Repeat
From the archive, a drone that looks like a dog wearing a vacuum! Now THAT is some good news.Read more about a recent robopup adventure here
Curse to Cure
Something that may have cursed explorers 100 years ago has promising medical properties nowadays. Cool! Read more about the research here
Renewable Energy Cost Tipping Point
An update to a few episodes over the years about the cost of renewable energy generation compared to fossil fuel generation. Read more about the UN address hereΒ
Payphones But Free π
From New England, a smart reuse (continued use?) of technology to keep folks connected.Read more about the payphones here
Snail Racing Champs
A fun race from the UK is good news for the snails and those who love them.Read more about the race hereΒ
The Library Farm, Repeat
From the archive, the "world's first library farm" sounds incredible!Read more about the library and it's farm hereΒ
The Gnome Restoration Society, Repeat
From the archive, a midnight theft. A mysterious stranger. A squad of gnomes. It's a good news caper!Read more about the gnomes hereΒ
Sweating Paint π§π¨
A new paint can help keep buildings cooler in humid, rainy places around the globe.Read more about it hereΒ
Update: Scenic and Swimmable Seine
An update from a story out of Paris from about two years ago- get your suit on (bathing, preferably) and come along to the Seine! Read more about swimming in the river...
Chico the Beagle Bear Brawler πΆπ»πͺ
An adopted dog shows its love and affection when it mattered most.Read more about Chico the beagle here
Water Window π°
Researchers at MIT have tested out a passive device that can grab water out of the air in one of the driest places on earth. Read more about the project hereΒ
Waste Mining π±π»ββ, Repeat
From the archive, gold is getting pulled out of old electronics. Recently, it seems like the process may get refined even more- leading to safer, cleaner gold extracti...
Detention in the Trees π³
A new detention option could get more kids outside and soaking up some tree time.Read more about these hiking detentions here
Gas Butter π«π§, Repeat
From the archive, a science-y food startup called Savor is building the butter of... the FUTURE! Now, it seems like folks are eating (and enjoying) this new butter and...
Buffalo Bike π²
An innovative bike design is built for people who need the most reliable possible bike.Learn more about the bike hereΒ
Land Back Along the Klamath
Along the Klamath River, the Yurok Tribe is back in their rightful role as stewards and conservationists of forests in California. Read more about the land back deal here
Portuguese Beavers
Beavers are so back baby! It's a good sign for Portugal and it should help the area rivers too!Read more about the work of tracking Iberian beavers here
Ojisan TCG
A new game helps connect younger and older people and share accomplishments. Seems like a great idea!Read more about the game here
Salty Plastic π§
Researchers in Japan have created a plastic-ish material that is strong and flexible, but dissolves when it gets salty... like in an ocean!Read more about this cool ma...
Update: Future Chocolate? Cocoa Gel! π«
An update to a story from about a year ago. Researchers have found a way to use more of the cocoa pod to make delicious, delicious chocolate!Read more about the new ch...